Saints Favorites to Sign Anquan Boldin

K Major · 07-17-2016, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by Cruize

The guy is tough as nails. But, if they went the way of a slow vet, I'd bring Colston back. Let the young guys play. Otherwise, we might not know who Snead is.

Sorry to say but Colston isn't that guy anymore... even after he was no longer the #1 wide out his hands went crappy and physically broke down. Boldin is in waaay better physical shape than Colston over he last two seasons. Circle back to last season w/an anemic Kaepernick (sp) and/or Gabbert at QB, Boldin still beat man coverage deep a few times.

Clearly he could help us in some areas that we struggled with (see Brandon Coleman) the most. A bruising, physical, strong & thick WR is something the Saints don't have at the WR roster (maybe our draft pick turns into that guy). Boldin simply answered the punch when teamed up with Flacco and Gabbert ... imagine him with Brees. We need a saavy vet WR in New Orleans.

Colston was GREAT, I mean truly GREAT but it's over.

QBREES9 · 07-17-2016, 04:01 PM

He's still out there.

spkb25 · 07-17-2016, 05:15 PM

Colston is done..if I remember correctly he failed a physical. Dude's knees are shot. Colston doesn't even look like he has plans to get back into the NFL. His career is over

The Dude · 07-17-2016, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by spkb25

Colston is done..if I remember correctly he failed a physical. Dude's knees are shot. Colston doesn't even look like he has plans to get back into the NFL. His career is over

Who says his knees are shot? Is that an assumption? I agree his career is over but never heard anything about his knees being shot.
They are going to need to bring a veteran in at some point. Too many young guys to not have someone to look to. These guys are just getting used to NFL stardom, not to mention their role on the field.

NonieT · 07-17-2016, 10:38 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Who says his knees are shot? Is that an assumption? I agree his career is over but never heard anything about his knees being shot.
They are going to need to bring a veteran in at some point. Too many young guys to not have someone to look to. These guys are just getting used to NFL stardom, not to mention their role on the field.

WHY? They did just fine last season without a veteran. Why do they all of a sudden need one when they didn't need one last season? And don't say Colston because he hardly played and Colston isn't the only one who's done. So is Boldin. We don't need Boldin, Colston or anyone else. There is nothing wrong with the WRs the Saints already have on the roster. If they need someone to look to let them go to Morton, that's what he's there for.

44Champs · 07-26-2016, 11:17 PM

Moot point now. Boldin signs w Lions.

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07-17-2016, 02:13 PM	#11
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints Favorites to Sign Anquan Boldin Originally Posted by Cruize The guy is tough as nails. But, if they went the way of a slow vet, I'd bring Colston back. Let the young guys play. Otherwise, we might not know who Snead is. Sorry to say but Colston isn't that guy anymore... even after he was no longer the #1 wide out his hands went crappy and physically broke down. Boldin is in waaay better physical shape than Colston over he last two seasons. Circle back to last season w/an anemic Kaepernick (sp) and/or Gabbert at QB, Boldin still beat man coverage deep a few times. Clearly he could help us in some areas that we struggled with (see Brandon Coleman) the most. A bruising, physical, strong & thick WR is something the Saints don't have at the WR roster (maybe our draft pick turns into that guy). Boldin simply answered the punch when teamed up with Flacco and Gabbert ... imagine him with Brees. We need a saavy vet WR in New Orleans. Colston was GREAT, I mean truly GREAT but it's over.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Saints Favorites to Sign Anquan Boldin He's still out there.

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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,101	Re: Saints Favorites to Sign Anquan Boldin Colston is done..if I remember correctly he failed a physical. Dude's knees are shot. Colston doesn't even look like he has plans to get back into the NFL. His career is over

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,050	Re: Saints Favorites to Sign Anquan Boldin Originally Posted by spkb25 Colston is done..if I remember correctly he failed a physical. Dude's knees are shot. Colston doesn't even look like he has plans to get back into the NFL. His career is over Who says his knees are shot? Is that an assumption? I agree his career is over but never heard anything about his knees being shot. They are going to need to bring a veteran in at some point. Too many young guys to not have someone to look to. These guys are just getting used to NFL stardom, not to mention their role on the field.
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NonieT 500th Post Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 921	Re: Saints Favorites to Sign Anquan Boldin Originally Posted by The Dude Who says his knees are shot? Is that an assumption? I agree his career is over but never heard anything about his knees being shot. They are going to need to bring a veteran in at some point. Too many young guys to not have someone to look to. These guys are just getting used to NFL stardom, not to mention their role on the field. WHY? They did just fine last season without a veteran. Why do they all of a sudden need one when they didn't need one last season? And don't say Colston because he hardly played and Colston isn't the only one who's done. So is Boldin. We don't need Boldin, Colston or anyone else. There is nothing wrong with the WRs the Saints already have on the roster. If they need someone to look to let them go to Morton, that's what he's there for. SaintFanInATLHELL likes this.
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